Approved IAR CE Courses

A broad portfolio-practice course covering major asset classes, pooled investment vehicles, risk and return, diversification, asset allocation, portfolio construction, rebalancing, and the use of more complex or alternative products.

A strong understanding of investment products is essential for delivering suitable recommendations and supporting sound advisory decisions. Investment Adviser Representatives must be able to evaluate product structures, risks, costs, and portfolio roles while aligning recommendations with client objectives, risk tolerance, and investment policy statements.

This course provides a comprehensive review of equities, fixed income securities, and mutual funds commonly used in advisory portfolios. Participants will explore product characteristics, return drivers, risk considerations, cost structures, diversification benefits, and suitability factors. The course also examines how investment policy statements guide product selection, how to compare alternatives effectively, and how to document recommendations using a disciplined client-first framework.

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of investment advisory representatives by providing a comprehensive understanding of various investment strategies. It covers fundamental concepts, practical applications, risk management techniques, and emerging trends in the investment landscape. By the end of this course, participants will be better equipped to develop and implement effective investment strategies tailored to their client's needs.Course Description:Unlock the Secrets of Successful Investing with Our Comprehensive Investment Strategies CourseAre you ready to elevate your investment acumen and confidently navigate the complex world of finance? Our in-depth Investment Strategies Course is meticulously designed for aspiring and seasoned investment advisory representatives who aim to master both the foundational concepts and advanced strategies essential for delivering exceptional value to clients. Spanning across four intensive modules, this course delves into fundamental investment principles, explores the nuances of passive and active investment strategies, and equips you with the skills to develop personalized investment policies that align with diverse client profiles.From understanding the intricacies of Modern Portfolio Theory and behavioral finance to expertly applying value, growth, income, momentum, and contrarian investing strategies, you'll gain a holistic understanding of the investment landscape. Through engaging content, practical exercises, real-world case studies, and comprehensive resources, you'll be empowered to craft tailored investment plans, optimize portfolio performance, and foster lasting client relationships. Embark on this transformative journey to enhance your professional expertise and drive sustained financial success for your clients.

This continuing education course provides investment advisory representatives with a comprehensive framework for understanding, developing, and implementing investment strategies that meet diverse client needs. In today's complex financial markets, investment professionals must possess a deep understanding of both traditional and contemporary investment approaches while maintaining a disciplined, client-focused methodology.

There are many types of investment vehicles, each with unique characteristics. In this course we will explore those investment vehicles and their characteristics, such as costs, benefits, tax implications, and risks associated with each.

What makes this class special that it is delivered in a highly formatted PDF created expressly for CE. It is skimmable information easily consumed by reading. Delivering CE in a document optimized for professional education is a creative new approach in professional education of advisors. Reading is a better medium for learning than webinars because you control the pace and can stop to think about what you are reading, which you cannot do on a live webinar.

In addition to the delivery method, the class is valuable because it applies behavioral insights to fiduciary client conversations in a format eligible for IAR, CFP, CIMA, CPWA, and CFA CE as well as CPA CPE.

In 9860 words, the class explains five key traits, investor identity, and behaviors under market stress. Advisors learn practice actions for anxious, skeptical, impulsive, indecisive, and competitive clients.

Documentation, communication alignment, and guardrails that support implementation of fiduciary practices frame the learning objectives discussed.

The class helps fiduciaries convert behavioral finance concepts into repeatable client-service workflows for keeping anxious, skeptical, impulsive, indecisive, and competitive clients on a plan.

This course explores how charitable land donations can be used as effective tools for tax mitigation while maintaining compliance with current regulations. Participants will gain a practical understanding of strategies such as conservation easements and fee simple donations, and how recent legislative changes affect their application. Through real examples and discussion of due diligence practices, attendees will learn how to evaluate risk, ensure proper valuation, and identify suitable opportunities for clients. By the end of the session, advisors will be better equipped to guide investors in using land-based charitable strategies to achieve both financial and philanthropic goals.

This course examines fee simple land donations and conservation easements as potential tax-planning strategies for investors and their advisors. Participants will learn how these strategies work, including the requirements, potential tax benefits, valuation considerations, and differences between the two approaches. The course also looks at the risks associated with land donation programs, including appraisal, audit, regulatory, market, and liquidity risks. Through examples and comparisons, participants will explore how these strategies may fit into different client tax-planning situations. By the end of the course, participants will be able to evaluate the key benefits, risks, and due diligence considerations involved in using land-based tax strategies.

This course explores the strategic use of oil and gas drilling programs, with a focus on tax planning opportunities available through working interest investments. Participants will learn the fundamentals of oil and gas investing, including ownership structures, intangible and tangible drilling cost deductions, depletion deductions, and key regulatory considerations. Through real-world case studies, attendees will examine how drilling programs may be used to offset ordinary and passive income in specific client situations. The course also addresses due diligence, portfolio positioning, compliance considerations, and implementation best practices for financial advisors. By the end of the session, participants will be better equipped to evaluate oil and gas drilling programs and determine when they may be appropriate within a client's broader financial strategy.

2026 and 2027 are likely to be the biggest years for IPOs on record. Be ready to guide your clients through them. The IPO Readiness Virtual Summit For Financial Advisors brings together core legal, tax, and financial-planning issues in one focused program, helping you advise clients on key decisions before, during, and after an IPO or tender offer.

When a private company approaches an IPO or creates liquidity through a tender offer, employees and executives face crucial decisions involving stock options, RSUs, company shares, taxes, diversification, and long-term wealth planning. Advisors must help these clients navigate one of the most consequential financial events of their lives.

In 5 webinar sessions, 10 leading experts in financial planning, taxes, and securities law will explain the essential rules, issues, and strategies surrounding IPOs and tender offers. Practical case studies will show how to apply that knowledge to real-world client situations.

The most valuable IPO planning often begins before the company goes public. Advisors who understand the full process can help clients avoid costly mistakes, prepare for taxes, make informed liquidity decisions, and successfully turn a major wealth event into a coordinated long-term financial strategy.